Some workplaces in Scotland have started or are beginning the gradual phased back to work in offices and with that comes the potential for workers to spend more money.

City workers will likely be around more money spending temptations than they are used to which is why Ocean Finance has put together a list of money-saving tips.

They have done the maths for us and they say that it’s possible to save hundreds of pounds by just picking a few of these.

For those serious about keeping their lockdown savings all of these tips could save you £1,514 a year or £126 a month.

Seven ways to save money

Office snacking, catch up coffees, lunches out and commuting will all be changes to our routines when offices return so be prepared and think ahead to your spending with these tips.

1. Ditch takeaway coffees and save £410 per year

The average coffee costs £2.63 so should you have one three days per week, this amounts to £410.28 per year.

Instead, try to take advantage of coffee and tea-making facilities in the office which are often free.

If your office doesn’t offer these, why not set up a kitty for a kettle, tea bags, and coffee so you can pool your money together?

2. Make the most of ‘flexi’ transport tickets

Now that many Brits are following a new hybrid pattern of working, which only requires a few days spent in the office, many transport companies are offering ‘flexi’ tickets.

This allows you to purchase a discounted block booking of day/return tickets, around 3-5 days’ worth, which you then can use over a specified period.

Thinking ahead to renewing travel cards and parking permits or get back in touch with other staff members to see if a carpool will save you both money.

3. Bring in your own lunch to save £948 per year

Whilst the office canteen or nearby cafes can be a convenient way of grabbing a meal, they can be expensive.

In fact, the average lunch costs £6.08, which amounts to a staggering £948.48 should you eat out three days per week.

Instead, prep your meals at home to save nearly £1,000.

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4. Be smart about snacks and save £156 per year

The same goes for snacking.

Whether nipping out to a shop or raiding the vending machine, even spending £1 a day amounts to £156 per year, should you do it three times a week?

This doesn’t mean that you can’t satisfy your sweet tooth, though.

Instead, purchase multipacks in a supermarket and stash a week’s worth in your desk drawers.

5. Stop spending money on your lunch

An hour away from your desk is great sanctitude, but it can lead you down the route of spending money.

Nipping into shops for a browse or scanning online retailers are sure-fire ways to shell out even more of your wages so instead, try to recognise why you are spending.

Tough meetings or office confrontations can lead us to retail therapy, but it’s very rarely a positive way to deal with these pressures.

You should look to find more effective, and cheaper, ways of tackling these issues.

6. Make the most of your perks

As well as a salary, many jobs come with added perks such as a generous pension, retail discounts or childcare contributions.

Whatever they are, find them out and make the most of them.

Be creative about how you can make these work to your advantage too.

If there’s a free or subsidised gym, then it’s an obvious idea to use that to get fit.

But if you get your meals paid for when meeting clients or staying away, try to do more of this to cut down on your food and drink bills.

7. Suggest a fairer policy for birthdays and other gifts

In the past year, many weddings have been put on hold, and office birthday celebrations haven’t been much of a thing.

So, whilst it’s exciting to share these experiences with your colleagues, chipping in for a present every time there is a celebration can be an expensive affair.

If you feel that this is happening, you may have to have a bigger conversation with your colleagues about an agreeable policy.

Perhaps you could restrict birthday presents to milestone celebrations, or charity donations could be anonymous, so people don’t feel pressured to donate.

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